For most types of applications, standard types of LED indicator lights will provide a bright, uniformly shaped and consistent colored light for any type of equipment, instrument panel or device.
However, for Original Equipment Manufacturers or for specialized types of lighting requirements, custom LED lights are often the best option. These lights can be configured to meet the specific requirements of the application without the need to modify the design of the panel or the instrumentation of the machine, equipment or system.
Customer Support
There are several issues to consider before ordering custom LED lights. One very important issue is to work with a company that offers full customer support during the design process. As your in-house team is not typically experienced in LED lighting design, working with the engineers specializing in all aspects of LED lighting will be critical to avoid design errors.
Factors of Importance
The primary benefit of choosing custom LED lights is the ability to create shapes, sizes, colors and brightness levels for the lights. This may include combinations of the various factors or design elements.
However, there are limits as to what can be developed based on the specifics of the project. This is another area where working with engineers and designers with specialized expertise in LED lighting in the early parts of the design process will save time and money.
Knowing what the lights will be used for and why specific factors are important in the lighting will be important in discussing the possibilities. In some cases, the engineers at the LED company may be able to offer suggestions that will increase visibility, add to the functionality of the control panel or system or increase safety by making LED lighting more visible or more effective in all light conditions.
